Friday, May 17, 2013

Walkup Road Construction Update

 South Section:.
·        Asphalt binder course placement is complete on the west side of Walkup Road from north of Talismon Drive to south of Crystal Ridge Drive. Final surface course will be installed within the next several weeks.
·        Installation of the concrete handholes in the left turn lanes for signal wiring is complete. Mast arms (traffic signal poles) are currently being installed.  Temporary pavement markings have been placed to help guide you through the intersection, please drive carefully and watch for intermittent lane closures at the intersection to facilitate signal pole installation. 
·        Manhole final adjustments will occur next week.  Use caution while driving through the area as construction barrels will be placed on some manholes that you will need to avoid while the concrete used for adjustments is curing.
·        The temporary traffic signal at IL Route 176 and Walkup Road will be deactivated and the newly installed permanent traffic signal will be activated on June 6th.
·        Multi-use path installation is complete along the east side of Walkup Road.
·        Sidewalk installation along IL Route 176 and Walkup Road is ongoing.
·        Landscaping will start next week.
North Section:
·        Paving of the final lift of asphalt is scheduled to be completed today.
·        Shoulder stone will be placed next week. 
·        Permanent pavement striping is scheduled to occur next week.
·        Please be aware: the new traffic signal installed at Mason Hill Road and Crystal Lake Road is scheduled to be activated June 6th
·        Temporary lane closures and flagger operations may be required at times so please slow down and proceed with caution.

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